ccei Phileo VP User manual

Technical Manual
Phileo VP
Automated and Con-
nected pH Controller
PF10J050
Table of Contents
1. Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... 2
2. Packing Content .......................................................................................................................... 2
3. Description .................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 3
5. Installation ................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1. Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................. 4
5.2. Hydraulic Connection ....................................................................................................... 4
5.3. Accessories Positioning (Zelia POD, for 1.5" pipes) ......................................................... 5
5.4. Accessories Positioning (for 2" Piping) ............................................................................ 6
5.5. pH Sensor, Flow Switch and Tube Connection ................................................................. 7
5.6. Electrical Wiring .............................................................................................................. 8
6. Smartphone Application .............................................................................................................. 9
6.1. App Download ................................................................................................................. 9
6.2. Connect your Device to Vigipool ..................................................................................... 9
7. Setting the Phileo ...................................................................................................................... 10
7.1. Control Interface ............................................................................................................. 10
7.2. Getting Started with the Phileo ....................................................................................... 10
7.3. Additional Parameters to be set via the Smartphone App ................................................ 12
8. Operating the Phileo .................................................................................................................. 13
8.1. Information Delay and Non-Active Injection .................................................................. 13
8.2. Setpoint Selection ........................................................................................................... 13
8.3. Measured Value Display ................................................................................................. 14
8.4. Product Factory Reset ..................................................................................................... 14
9. Sensor Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 14
A. Technical Support / Declaration of Conformity .................................................................... 15
CONT0045 v1.0EN (11/01/2022)

Technical Manual Phileo VP v1.0EN
1. Important Safety Instructions
When installing and operating this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
• WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this
product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
• WARNING - Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a branch circuit protected
by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if
you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.
• WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord imme-
diately.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
INSTALLERS, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE POOL OWNER
MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
This manual contains instructions for installing and using the Phileo VP. Contact
CCEI for any questions about the equipment.
To the installer: This manual contains important safety information on the instal-
lation and use of this product. This manual should be given to the user after in-
stallation.
To theuser : This manual contains important information that will help you use
this product properly. Please keep it as a reference.
Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and instructions related to
the storage and use of chemicals used with this controller.
2. Packing Content
• 1 x Phileo VP (P/N: PF10J050)
• 1 x pH sensor with 80" cable (2 m)
• 1 x pH sensor calibration kit (buffer 6.86 + 250 mL bottle)
• 1 x Flow switch with 115" cable (2.9 m)
• 1 x 144" (3.6 m) of injection tube (7/32" OD) + connection accessories
• 1 x MM 3/4" - 3/4" adapter for flow switch
• 2 x screws, 2 x dowels and 1 x bracket for wall mounting of the product
• 1x Technical manual (this manual)
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3. Description
Features
• Automatic regulation of pH according to a setpoint
• Dosing pump with a visual status indicator (RGB LED)
• Intuitive interface with 1 selection button and 5 LEDs indicating the pool's RedOx level
• Control with a smartphone app (Vigipool NA)
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection
• Compatible with the Vigipool-connected universe
The pH or hydrogen potential is an extremely important parameter for water treatment. It has a strong
influence on the effectiveness of disinfectants. The pH or hydrogen potential measures the degree of
acidity of the water. Its value is between 0 and 14. A solution with a pH of 7 is neutral. If it is lower
than 7 the solution is acidic and if it is higher the solution is said to be basic or alkaline.
For the comfort of the bathers, the effectiveness of the treatment and the reliability of the installation, the
pH of the pool water must be maintained at around 7. A pH between 6.8 and 7.8 is generally considered
tobecorrect.Waterthatistooacidic(pH<6.8)isaggressivetomucousmembranes,promotescorrosion
ofmetalparts and can damage plastics (liners). Water which is too basic(pH>7.8)can also be aggressive
(caustic) and considerably reduces the effectiveness of the chlorine.
The user can set the Phileo VP in pH- or pH+ mode. In pH- mode, the Phileo VP injects pH minus into
the pool and, in pH+ mode, it injects pH plus. To avoid possible measurement errors, it is recommended
to inspect the calibration of the probe once a month. To do this, follow the instructions in the pH Sensor
Calibration section or the dedicated app menu.
The pH or hydrogen potential is an extremely important parameter for the treat-
ment of your pool water and can have toxic effects on health and the environment.
Chemicals must be handled and stored with care and in a suitable environment.
4. Technical Specifications
Size (H x L x W) 5" x 4" x 2.5" (260 x 180 x 80 mm)
Weight 700 gr (Phileo VP only)
Installation Inside and outside
Voltage of operation 120 VAC @ 0.2 A, 50 / 60 Hz
Rated power 22 W (max)
Ingress protection rating IP 54
pH regulation
Measuring range
Calibration
Measured with pH sensor
pH from 5 to 9
With pH 6.86 solution (Calibration multiple points
via the application)
Dosing pump
Maximum water flow
Peristaltic
Up to 1.5 L/h
Sizeofthemeasuringandinjection chamber (Zelia
Pod) 3.35" long, installed on 1.5" piping (via union fit- tings)
Bluetooth Low Energy (v4.x)
Conform R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
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WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and "dual band" (2.4 GHz only)
5. Installation
Always mount the controller in a safe and non-floodable area. Never bury the pow-
er cable.
The controller must not be installed directly outside, it must be protected from
rain, cleaning or watering jets and UVs (sunlight).
The controller is splash-resistant, but should not be placed in a floodable area.
The controller must be placed on a flat and stable surface and fixed to the wall
using the supplied plugs and screws.
For safety reasons and by the NF C15-100 standard, the product must be installed:
- at more than 3.5m from the edge of the pool. This distance is evaluated taking into
account obstacles. If the Phileo is installed behind a wall, it is the distance needed
to go around it and reach the box that is taken into account.
- or in an underground room in the immediate vicinity of the pool. In this case, the
room must be accessible through a trap door requiring a tool for its opening.
Prior to installation, verify that the Wi-Fi network is available where the product
will be installed.
5.1. Wall Mounting
Using the two screws and two dowels provided, attach the bracket to the wall. The tab should be facing
up.
Once the bracket is attached, slide the Phileo from top to bottom until you hear a "click".
5.2. Hydraulic Connection
1.5" piping: It is preferable to install the Zelia Pod measuring chamber in bypass to control the flow
through the measuring chamber and to be able to remove it without interrupting the filter unit. (A bypass
installation is essential when the flow rate is greater than 15 m3/h).
2" piping: Use the 3 support clamps to install the pH sensor, the flow sensor and the injector in line
on the 2" pipe.
The equipment should be placed after the filtration, heating, and chlorinator and be positioned on a
horizontal pipe always loaded with water. The RedOx probe must always be immersed in the water.
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When installing and using the Zelia Pod, make sure that it is loaded relative to the
water level of the pool, so that it is constantly filled with water and free of air. If
air is present in the measurement chamber, the sensor readings may be distorted.
The injection of liquid corrector must always be installed after the filter unit, the
heater and the electrolysis cell! Otherwise, these components could be irreversibly
damaged.
5.3. Accessories Positioning (Zelia POD, for 1.5" pipes)
Beforeinstallingthe ZeliaPOD, disconnectthe powersupplyof thefiltration group
and drain all the water from the circuit.
1. Installing the Zelia POD
On the 1.5" pipe, cut a 7,8" section (200 mm). Glue the 2 provided union fittings using the appropriate
glue.
Position the different elements by referring to the photo below. To screw in the injectors (E or F), use
the flat gasket supplied to ensure the tightness of the assembly. It is recommended to use Teflon tape
in all the threads.
The water flow is illustrated by the blue arrow in the picture below:
• A:PoolGrounding (Allows you to put the water to thegroundtoimprovethedurability of the metallic
parts in your pool)
• B: Housing for sensor (via provided cable gland)
• C: Housing for sensor (Not used)
• D: Flow sensor (when installing, make sure that the arrow on the flow sensor points in the same
direction as the flow direction)
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• E: Housing for pH injection
• F: Housing for injection (not used)
2. pH sensor installation:
Open the pH probe box and remove the storage solution. Carefully place the probe in the slot (B or
C). When the probe touches the bottom of the slot, pull it out 3-4 mm so that water can flow around
it. Tighten the gland nut.
3. Injector installation:
Remove the upper part of the injector and mount the threaded part in the slot (E or F) of the Zelia Pod
Place the cap and top ring around the flexible tube.
Push the tube into the injector.
Screw the two pieces on the tube of the lower part of the injector.
4. Flow switch installation:
Screw the flow sensor onto the location (D) and validate that the arrow is in the direction of the flow.
5.4. Accessories Positioning (for 2" Piping)
Using the supplied support clamps, mount the pH probe, injector and flow sensor.
Do not mount the pH injection before the pH probe! (The sensor measurement
would be distorted)
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Before installation, water must be drained from the piping. For each location, drill a hole in the top of
the pipe between 11/16" and 7/8" (18 - 22 mm) in diameter.
1Support clamp with 1/2" thread: mount the supplied gland using Teflon tape. Insert the pH probe
carefully, until it reaches the bottom of the pipe. Remove the probe by 3-4 mm.
2
Support clamp with 1/2" thread: mount the injector using Teflon tape. Use the tube provided
and connect it to the Oxeo (right side).
Refer to the image below for more details on the assembly.
3
Support Clamp with 3/4" thread: Put Teflon on both sides of the 3/4" male-to-male adapter.
Screw the adapter into the support clamp, then screw the flow sensor onto it. Caution, an arrow
indicating the direction of flow is present on the flow sensor, the arrow must be pointed in the
direction of flow.
Tubing installation on the disinfectant injector (#2):
• Put the threaded cap and the pressure washer around the tube
• Insert the nozzle into the tube as far as it can go
• Insert the injection washer and screw on the nut
5.5. pH Sensor, Flow Switch and Tube Connection
A: Power supply cable (120 VAC)
B: BNC socket for the pH sensor installation
C: Flow switch connector
D: Dosing pump
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For (D): the adapter on the left is for the aspiration of the pH corrector, and the
one on the right is for the injection of the product into the pool water
5.6. Electrical Wiring
Risk of electric shock. Connect the controller only to a grounded outlet protected
by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). We recommend installation to a ded-
icated GFCI. Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician.
Disconnect power before servicing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
controller.
All power cords should be inspected frequently. Any damaged power cords should
be replaced immediately to reduce the risk of electric shock. Never operate a con-
troller without a working flow switch.
Installation requires a properly located GFCI-protected outlet. Never use an ex-
tension cord for electrical connections to the controller.
The unit is equipped with a flow sensor and should not be installed on a power
supply that is connected to the filtration system. This may cause the unit to mal-
function.
The box is delivered with a power cable that can be connected to the mains on a standard plug (120V,
50 / 60 Hz) in the technical room. This socket must be protected by a 30mA differential device (GFCI)
by the NFC15-100 standard.
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6. Smartphone Application
6.1. App Download
Search for Vigipool NA in the search engine of the App Store or Play Store and install the app on your
device. You can also use the following QR code:
For Android® devices: For Apple® devices:
The Phileo VP includes a Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi transmitter, which allows your device to be controlled
by a smartphone or tablet. To control the Phileo, an iOS (Apple®) or Android® device with a Blue-
tooth® Low Energy (v4.x) OR WiFi 502.11 B:N:G connection is required. Other operating systems
(Windows Phone®,...) or devices equipped with a previous version of Bluetooth® - lower than 4.0 -
are not compatible.
In Bluetooth, only one mobile/tablet can be connected at any time. To connect to a new device, the
previous one must be disconnected.
In Wi-Fi, a Vigipool account must be created in the application, and the ID and SSID of your Wi-Fi
network must be entered.
Bluetooth and geolocation of your phone must be enabled when connecting for the
first time and when using the product in Wi-Fi
If the device is connected via Wi-Fi (recommended), multiple devices can be con-
nected to the product at the same time and can be controlled from anywhere.
6.2. Connect your Device to Vigipool
With Vigipool, all Vigipool-compatible products can be controlled with a single application.
To connect this product to the Vigipool app:
• If no other Vigipool product is connected and the Phileo is the only one when the product is first
powered on, wait for the LED to flash WHITE. Press the "pH" button on the product to make the
Phileo the "Master" of the environment. When other Vigipool-compatible products are added to the
environment, they will automatically pair up with the "Master" product, provided that the "Master"
product has been restarted at least 1 minute before the operation.
• If another Vigipool product is already connected, turn off all Vigipool products and start them at the
same time. The new products will be paired directly with the current "Master".
If you have a CCEI Tild, this product will always be defined as "Master".
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7. Setting the Phileo
The Phileo VP can be set up via the interface of the box or via the smartphone app available on iOS®
and Android®. We encourage you to use the app, which gives access to additional settings, especially
for sensor calibration.
7.1. Control Interface
The interface is equipped with a button (A), 5 indication LEDs (B) and an RGB LED (C) installed
behind the dosing pump.
7.2. Getting Started with the Phileo
7.2.1. Powering Up
The system is activated by the switch on the side of the automatic controller.
At startup, the front panel lights will flash for several seconds while the unit is being turned on.
[Initialization phase: chase on the green light indicators (B) then different colours of the multi-color
LED (C)]
7.2.2. Control Mode Choice (pH- / pH+)
1. When the device is used for the first time, the selection mode is automatically selected when the
device is turned on. If the unit has already been configured, press and hold the selection button
(A) for 3 seconds to reset the unit and return to the control mode selection. Refer to the Product
Factory Reset section for more details.
2. The 5 green LEDs (B) flash 3 times and then stop, indicating that the selection mode has been
entered.
3. The RGB LED (C) lights up to indicate the operating mode.
4. Each press of the selector button allows changing from one mode to another. The RGB LED (C)
lights up according to the selected operating mode:
a. WHITE: pH- (Default mode)
b. CYAN / BLUE: pH+
5. Wait 5 seconds. The unit returns to normal mode and the operating mode is set. The RGB LED (C)
flashes for 5 seconds in the selected mode.
• pH-: inject a pH- product and thus reduce the pH of the pool. The peristaltic
pump will therefore start up when the pH of the water is higher than the set pH.
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